Jaguar & Sea Turtle Conservation Internship
Coordinator | Bella
Coordinator | Bella
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Choose new departure dates or change to a different volunteer program at no extra costs.
Highlights
Study Costa Rican wildlife such as sea turtles, monkeys, neo tropical birds as well as amphibians
Travel to a jaguar-dense area
Developing valuable skills needed for a career in conservation
Access to a job portal
Opportunity to complete courses offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States
Travel to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and join a team of international interns to work on critical conservation initiatives within the Tortuguero National Park.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
50+
Join this conservation internship based in the heart of the Tortuguero National park, home to endangered sea turtles; jaguars and a plethora of fauna and flora.
This internship includes three online courses which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States:
- Wildlife Conservation
- Leadership Training
- Career Development
After successful completion of this internship, you will be offered two career coaching sessions as well as gain access to a job portal.
Are you looking to pursue a career in conservation? Why not upgrade to a career internship.
- The career upgrade offers you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience by working with partner orginisations in multiple locations. This combination of having a virtual experience on top of on the ground experience are qualities that are highly sought after by employers.
Do you have an independent research topic to complete? Why not upgrade to an academic internship.
- Gain valuable experience and collect data for a dissertation or thesis. This program offers virtual check ins with an academic supervisor who has extensive experience and credentials in this sector. As an academic intern, your main focus will be collecting or analyzing data and writing a paper.
JOB GUARANTEE: for both the Career & Academic internship, we offer a job guarantee for those who join for a minimum of 6 months with a 50% cash back guarantee (terms and conditions apply).
Get in touch for more information!
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Typical day
As an intern you will be given the opportunity to work alongside highly esteemed conservation organisations such as Costa Rican Ministry of Environment, Panthera, Coastal Jaguar Conservation and the Sea Turtle Conservancy. You will be working on a diverse range of projects dependent on season, you could be working on biodiversity surveys; tracking and camera trapping of Jaguars and beach walks to record data on nesting turtles.
A large part of the research conducted is focused on the behaviour of the Jaguars as they prey on the Sea Turtles within the National Park, one of the only places in the world where you can study this phenomenon.
Interns will also be responsible for data input, you will be motivated to generate new solutions and propose new elements to improve contribution to conservation in Costa Rica.
Interns are required to complete weekly assignments and host leadership days. While on program, interns are supported by a dedicated mentor.
Free-time activities
By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.
These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:
- Puerto Viejo (most popular beach in Costa Rica)
- White Water Rafting
- Cahuita National Park (opportunity to snorkel)
- Zipline Rainforest Canopy Tour
- Tortuguero Village (1 hour away by boat)
- Water Sports
- Coffee and chocolate farms
- Talamanca Mountains (UNESCO protected)
- Other National Parks: Corcovado, Monteverde, Cloud Forest, Braulio, Carillo
The possibilities are endless!
Climbing
Hiking
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Sports
Swimming
Water Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
Negative PCR test and Scientific Permit
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
What's Included
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 24-hour emergency phone
- 24-hour in-country support
- Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- All necessary project equipment and materials
- All necessary project training by experienced staff
- Camera trap use and training
- Certification and summary of training and experience received
- Confidential professional reference
- Final evaluation
- First Aid & CPR training
- GPS training
- Location orientation
- Long term experienced staff
- Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
- Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
- Scientific techniques in collection of biometric data, transect work, incidental observation, tourist and human impact surveys, camera trapping and, track identification
- Teamwork and leadership experience
- Track identification training
- Transfer to rainforest location
- Tropical forest ecology
- Tropical forest ecology training
- Weekly evaluation with your mentor
- Welcome meeting
- Wildlife identification skills
Airport pick ups are provided at Juan Santamaria International Airport, these are within a specified time period.
Our program is based in the center of the Tortugeuro National Park which is a key conservation area for endangered sea turtles. The national park is also home to jaguars and is the only place where they are found to prey on turtles, we have the privilage of studying this phenomenon.
Accomodation facilities are shared dormitories and can be considered basic.
Our base has an organic garden which supplies fresh food ingredients, meals are mostly vegetarian.
Volunteers take it turn to prepare meals for the team.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Due to the current situation you have the flexibility of changing the destination and start dates for this program at no extra cost.
2021
- 20 Mar 2021
- 03 Apr 2021
- 17 Apr 2021
- 01 May 2021
- 15 May 2021
- 29 May 2021
- 12 Jun 2021
- 26 Jun 2021
- 10 Jul 2021
- 24 Jul 2021
- 07 Aug 2021
- 21 Aug 2021
- 04 Sep 2021
- 18 Sep 2021
- 02 Oct 2021
- 16 Oct 2021
- 30 Oct 2021
- 13 Nov 2021
- 27 Nov 2021
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$3,770
6 weeks
$4,730
8 weeks
$5,690
10 weeks
$6,650
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$7,610
Average fees
$788
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
GVI
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with GVI during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Jaguar & Sea Turtle Conservation Internship
Travel to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and join a team of international interns to work on critical conservation initiatives within the Tortuguero National Park.
$616/week
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